Troubleshooting Inconsistent Trailer Braking with Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller
Question:
I have a 2018 Coleman Dutchman 28 foot trailer that I tow with a 2006 Chevy silverado. The truck has a Tekonsha Voyager trailer brake controller that came with the truck. I looked online and found info on how it works. It worked fine for a couple of years. This year I towed it about 200 miles and at first the brakes worked great then on the return trip the brakes started grabbing hard especially at lower speeds. I just returned from another camping trip and this time the brakes didnt work at all, unless I used the manual lever on the controller. Is my controller bad and if so is there a current replacement that is easier to use. Thank You
asked by: Mark L
Expert Reply:
The Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 is a decent controller but it was one of the older models from Tekonsha so for a replacement I recommend checking out the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 which will plug in using the existing pigtail on your Voyager and is pretty intuitive to use.
Before you replace the controller though I do recommend checking the adjustment of your trailer brakes. There should be a slight drag when you freely spin the wheel. If there is too much drag or too little drag then that would explain aggressive and non-aggressive braking respectively.
If your brakes are at a good place then it is likely the controller and I recommend replacing it with the IQ I mentioned above.
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Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 3 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Manual Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
more information >
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